NOTE: Item is Much Better Than Pictured and Does Not Reflect the True Beauty of the Brilliant Dichroic Glass Colors, Iridescence and Reflections of this Art Piece; Absolutely Beautiful and Stunning in my Opinion! Brand New, Never Used Dichroic Glass Pendant with Adjustable Necklace. Design: Medium Hawaiian Tropical Starfish #1...
NOTE: Item is Much Better Than Pictured and Does Not Reflect the True Beauty of the Brilliant Dichroic Glass Colors, Iridescence and Reflections of this Art Piece; Absolutely Beautiful and Stunning in my Opinion! Brand New, Never Used Dichroic Glass Pendant with Adjustable Necklace. Design: Medium Hawaiian Tropical Starfish #1; Cutout, Raised Design, Rounded (Dome) Shape, Life-like Textured Detailing, Hand-Cut and Hand-Shaped, Lampworked Opaque and Clear Glass and Dichroic Glass, Smooth Polished Surface Finish, Durable Waxed Nylon Adjustable Cord Necklace; Measures: Starfish is Approx. 39mm Widest (Just Under 1 9/16" Widest) X 16.2mm Thickest X 1 1/2" Long incl. Hidden Glass Bail, 3mm Wide X 5.5mm Long Hidden Glass Bail Opening; Size: Black Necklace Cord is 23.0" Maximum Length and Downward Adjustable to Your Desired Length; Weight: 9.9 grams Total. Features: In Hawaiian, the Words "Nani makamae" Means "Exquisite", and "Nani e makahehi 'ia ai" Means "Alluring", Which Describes this Pendant and Necklace Combination Exactly! This Gorgeous Hoku Kai (Hawaiian Tropical Starfish) is Superbly Crafted with a Smooth, Surface Polished Glass Background. This Labor-Intensive Piece of Art is Intricately Lampworked and Hand-Shaped by Skillful Glass Artists Into a Traditional Starfish Design Using Opaque and Clear Glass and Dichroic Glass (Please See Details Below). This Piece is Crafted with Approx. (44) Separate Sections to Ultimately Create the Overall Starfish Design. The Dichroic Glass Portions are Created with a Three-Layered Sandwich Process. The Uppermost Top Layer Portion is a Clear Glass Coat that Conforms to the Shape of the Body or Piece, The Inner Middle Layer Portion is Created by Using a Sheet of Colored Dichroic Glass and the Bottom Layer Portion (Foundation) is Created by Stroking a Heated, Colored Glass Rod Against the Back to Create a Dark-Colored Background, Which Enhances the Reflective-Effects and Appearance of the Dichroic Glass’ Iridescence and Also Produces Overtone Colors that Surround the Main Color of the Dichroic Glass. The Pendant's Hidden Bail is Hand-Shaped Using an Opaque, Blended Blue and Creamy Lime Glass. The Starfishes' Aboral Thorns (Spiny Upper Surface) Side is Accented with Multiple Hand-Dropped, Red Color Glass Bead Droplets to Replicate a Rough, Surface-Textured Thorns Appearance, Which Extend Outwards Onto the Five Arms (aka Rays) to Enhance the Detailing. The Starfish's Tapered and Curved Arms are Hand-Shaped with Rounded-Pointed Ends. The Starfish's Rays are Crafted Using a Blended Dark Blue-Black and Creamy Lime Color Background with Violet, Cobalt Blue and Creamy Tan Overtones. The Starfish's Dome-Shaped, Central Disc is Crafted with a Sparkling Iridescent Navy Blue Dichroic Color Glass with Lavender and Subtle Pink Color Overtones. The Color Backgrounds and the Dichroic Iridescence Changes its Tones and Colors When Indoors or Outdoors to Accentuate the Overall Appearance. The Hidden Bail is Centered Behind the Top Arm, Which Creates a Nice Floating Appearance When Worn with a Necklace. A Unique, One of a Kind Piece that Exudes Pride of Ownership! Dichroic Glass: Also known as "Dichro" for Short; Dichroic glass is a glass containing multiple micro-layers of metal oxides, with a total thickness of three to five millionths of an inch, which gives the glass dichroic optical properties. Dichroism has two related but distinct meanings in optics. A dichroic material is either one which causes visible light to be split up into distinct beams of different wavelengths (colors), or one in which light rays having different polarizations are absorbed by different amounts. The original meaning of dichroic, from the Greek dikhroos, two-colored, refers to any optical device which can split a beam of light into two beams with differing wavelengths. The second meaning of dichroic refers to a material in which light in different polarization states traveling through it experience a varying absorption. The term came about because of early observations of the effect in crystals such as tourmaline. In these crystals, the strength of the dichroic effect varies strongly with the wavelength of the light, making them appear to have different colors when viewed with light having differing polarizations. About Hawaiian Starfish: Ka Hôkû Kai, more commonly referred to as Pe`a (Starfish, Sea Star) in Hawai`i are any echinoderms belonging to the family class Asteroidea. Out of the over 2,000 species worldwide, Hawaiian waters host several of these starfish species. A few include the sun star, crown-of-thorns, brittle, magnificent sea star, cushion, basket, beaded and several others. Starfish exhibit a superficially radial symmetry. They typically have five rays or "arms", which radiate from an indistinct central disc. Sea stars do not rely on a jointed, movable skeleton for support and locomotion (although they are protected by their skeleton), but instead possess a hydraulic water vascular system that aids in locomotion. The water vascular system has many projections called tube feet on the ventral face of the starfish's arms which function in locomotion and aid with feeding. Sea stars usually hunt for shelled animals such as oysters and clams while others consist on a diet of coral polyps. They have two stomachs; one stomach is used for digestion, and the other stomach can be extended outward to engulf and digest prey. Starfish are able to regenerate lost rays (arms). Also, a completely new starfish may be regenerated from a single arm attached to a portion of the central disk. Hawaiian Story, Myths, Proverbs and Legends: The Starfish "Ka Hôkû Kai" ~ author unknown. Once upon a time, there was a wise kupuna (elder), who went to the sea to contemplate. One day, while walking along the shore, the kupuna looked down the beach, and saw a gracefully dancing human figure. The kupuna wondered out loud, "Who would so joyfully greet this day with hula?" and began to walk faster to catch up. Getting closer, the kupuna saw that the dancer was a keiki (child), who was not dancing at all. The keiki was reaching down to the sand to pick up something, and was very gently throwing it into the sea. The kupuna called out to the keiki, "Aloha! What are you doing?" The keiki paused, looked up and replied, "Throwing starfish into the sea." Surprised, the kupuna sputtered, "I…I guess I should have asked, Why are you throwing starfish into the sea?" The keiki smiled brightly, pointed upward and, with exquisite simplicity, replied, "The sun is up, the tide is going out. If I don't throw them in, they will die." "But, don't you realize, " asked the kupuna, "that there are miles and miles of beach and starfish all along it? You can't possibly make a difference!" The keiki listened politely. Then bent down, picked up another starfish, threw it gently into the sea, just beyond the breaking waves, and exuberantly declared, "It made a difference for that one." Proverb: Ku`ia ka hele a ka na`au ha`aha`a (Hesitant walks the humble hearted): A humble person walks carefully so he will not hurt those about him. In each and every one of us, there is something very special. We have all been gifted with the ability to make a positive difference. If we are fortunate enough to fully accept and acknowledge that gift, we gain the mana (a spiritual power), to shape the future. Like the starfish, you have been chosen out of the multitude, to surf upon this cyber-shore and be inspired by a child's wisdom. Become the wise keiki. "The sun is up, the tide is going out. If I don't throw them in, they will die." Return The Aloha Spirit back into your Sea of Life. Find your starfish. Throw them gently and wisely back into the sea so they may live. Making a difference, you will Live! And we are all The Blessed… Legends: The Starfish is mentioned in the Kumulipo, the ancient Hawaiian Chant of Creation. In ancient Hawaiian religion, the Kumulipo is an epic poem and chant, over two thousand lines long, that was recited from memory by kahuna at important ceremonies and festivals. Some traditions of the Maori are similar, as are poems from Tahiti, the Marquesas Islands, Tuamotu, and Rapa Nui. The Kumulipo was composed to honor the lineage of the high chief Kalani‘iimamao. His father, Keaweikekahialiiokamoku, asked his kahuna knowledgeable in genealogy to compose the Kumulipo as a pule ho‘ola‘a ali‘i (a prayer to sanctify a chief). The Kumulipo chant records the sequence of creation of the Aumakua (Ancestral-family spirits) and the sequence of the creation of the universe, leading to what physicists now call the "Big Bang". The Kumulipo is divided into sixteen wa (sections). In the first wa (Chant One); verse 18, the Starfish was created: Hanau ka Pe‘a, ka Pe‘ape‘a kana keiki puka (Born was the starfish, his child the small starfish came forth). Meaning and Symbolism: In Christian symbolism, the Starfish represents the Virgin Mary (Stella Maris which means Star of the Sea) who lovingly creates safe travel over troubled waters and is also seen as an emblem of salvation during trying times. The star as well as the Starfish are seen as celestial symbols and as such, they represent infinite divine love. In addition to love, the Starfish also holds characteristics such as guidance, vigilance, inspiration, brilliance and intuition. Starfish represent a person who might have many aspects, interests and projects with the idea of radiating out or expanding in multiple directions. Also, it suggests self-protection (as the starfish's spines protect it from the environment). To see a starfish in your dream, suggests a period of healing and regeneration. Alternatively, it may indicate that you have many options to weigh and decisions to make. For Hawaiians, the Starfish is a symbol for hope and faith, the arms assisting to guide through the unknown. END Makes a Great Gift or Treat Yourself to Start or Add to Your Collection of Fine Traditional Replicated Hawaiian Glass Jewelry. Hand-Created with "aloha". Certain High-Value Items Will Have Required Insurance. Please Understand I Should Not Be Held Responsible For Delivery Time Once Your Order Has Shipped as I am Not the Individual Delivering Your Package. I Ship Twice a Week on Wednesdays and Saturdays; and Daily During the Christmas Shopping Season. USPS Express Delivery (2-Days Guaranteed) From Hawai`i for All U.S. Addresses.
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